About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, is hiring a Monitoring and Project Management Specialist for the GEF-8 funded project titled “Land Degradation Neutrality to Increase Resilience to Climate Change in the Dominican Republic.” The initiative aims to achieve land degradation neutrality, improve climate resilience, and reduce ecosystem vulnerability in priority watersheds like the Ocoa and Nizao rivers. The selected specialist will act as a key liaison between FAO, the Ministry, and the Project Implementation Unit, providing technical and operational coordination, tracking project milestones, and supporting monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month initial contract with the possibility of renewal
- Professional engagement within an international UN specialized agency
- Opportunities to collaborate with multi-scale stakeholders and governmental bodies
- Involvement in high-impact climate adaptation and environmental sustainability initiatives
Who can apply?
- University degree in project management, administration, economics, engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, natural resources, sustainable development, climate change, planning, international relations, or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, management, implementation, supervision, or monitoring
- Practical knowledge of Spanish (Level C)
- National of the Dominican Republic or a resident in the country with a regular work permit
Required documents
- Complete online profile via the FAO recruitment portal
When to apply
- Application opening date: 17 September 2026
- Application deadline: 01 October 2026 at 21:59:00 UTC
How to apply
- Go to the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile
- Submit your application through the official recruitment portal before the deadline
- Ensure all qualifications align with ISCED standards
Additional information
- The position is based in Santo Domingo at the FAO offices, with periodic travel to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and project intervention areas.
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Academic credentials must be obtained from an institution included in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a solid background in environmental project management or monitoring and evaluation seeking to work with international organizations.
- Candidates who possess deep familiarity with sustainable land management, climate change adaptation, or GEF-funded projects in developing countries.
- Dominican nationals or legal residents with strong interinstitutional coordination skills and fluency in Spanish.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is offered as a 12-month temporary contract with a possibility of renewal, rather than a permanent staff position.
- Applicants must be physically based in Santo Domingo and ready for regular domestic travel to project watersheds and field sites.
- Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory, while proficiency in English is considered a desirable additional asset.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an excellent opportunity for environmental and project management professionals to drive meaningful sustainability initiatives and climate resilience work within a major United Nations agency, building high-level institutional and field experience.
Our take
Suitably qualified project management and environmental specialists who are legally authorized to work in the Dominican Republic should seriously consider applying before the October deadline.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
Official-source verified
